Yeah, that’s not research. Just opinion (re: Bowker). Also,
Pollitt’s study was done with intentionally incorrectly applied shoes, not
correctly applied shoes. There is no research to show that correctly applied
shoes do damage to shoes.
Thanks for the links, Karen.
Karen
S. Oregon.
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here is a link that describes who Dr. Robert Bowker is
Also, google Dr. Chris Pollitt Phd DVSc MSC of the
Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Science, University of Queensland
Brisbane Australia . This investigator using freshly prepared cadaever horse
hooves compared shod and nonshod specimens measuring blood flow. The
application of shoes resulted in a visible dramatic reduction in blood flow and
alteration in the physiology of the horse's hoof. Despite the obvious
implications of this work, it has not affected the veterinary or farrier
practices within the horse community significantly.
Another vet, Dr. Thomas Teskey, also has strong opinions on
the damage done by nail-on metal shoes; he can be found on the Easy Care site
and has a small, free trimming book....he can also be googled.
I am the original skeptic and don't much believe testimonial
accounts....but when I see improvement with my own eyes, that is backed
up by current veterinary research, then I start to pay attention.
Studies have shown that nail-on shoes compromise the blood flow to the hoof
by 50%, and pinch the circumflex artery.
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